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Has anyone heard of the Fiber supplement called PGX? I was wondering if it is ok to take fiber with a lap band.

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Yes I take fibre everyday as advised by my nutritionist, it certainly helps keep me regular. I take benefibre, I mix it into my Water and I can't taste it. You need to be careful with some of the fibers out there as some can clog the stoma area, I find benefibre doesn't have that effect on me personally so it might be trial and error with some of them till you find what works fine with your body.

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No problem in general with fiber supplements, but I am not familiar with the one you mention.

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Haven't seen that one either. I take two fiber gummies every day also...cleared by my doc. That helps keep me on track.

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I also take fiber daily, it really helps to stay feeling full and keeps you regular. I take the chewable tablets, generic brand.

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Thanks for all the replies. PGX is basically glucomannan which is a natural fiber you can get at the health food store. I saw it on Dr. Oz. Since the chewable ones seem to fill you up and keep you regular I may just pick some up at Walmart. Thanks guys

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Original poster are you outside of the US? Last I heard Benefiber was no longer sold in the US. I buy a flavorless fiber powder at costco that I add to my daily yogurt. I also take a couple Vitafusion Gummy fiber chews.

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